Friday, 13 November 2009

Ryan Tubridy chats to Ronan Keating about his work, the band and life after Stephen. Mario Rosenstock does his best medley of impressions and Chris Evans chats about his love for the Emerald Isle.

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Ronan Keating

After facing one of his most difficult months Ronan Keating joined Ryan to talk about his beloved friend, the success of Boyzone and he performed his new solo single "Stay".

Mario Rosenstock

To breakfast radio listeners his "Gift Grub" sketches have become an essential part of the early morning routine. His Roy Keane is second to none while his impersonation of Daniel O'Donnell reviewing Fair City is quite uncanny.

Ronan Tynan

He is an Irish tenor from Co. Kilkenny who has in the last number of years been enjoying spectacular success in the United States. Not only has he sung for both President Bushes, his rendition of "God Save America" in Yankee stadium is said to be "truly unforgettable". He performed the classic "Ride On".

Chris Evans

He became a household name in the 1990s when he devised and presented TV programmes such as The Big Breakfast and T.F.I. Friday. but not only is he an accomplished presenter he proved he also was an astute businessman when he bought Virgin radio for £87 million pounds and then sold it 18 months later for £225 million pounds!

Stephen and Nicholas Roche

Not only are they two of Ireland's best known sportsmen, they are also father and son. One is a winner of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and World Championship while the other is determined to emulate his success.

Hook and Pope

We had music from two of the most unlikely performers you're ever likely to see. They are both much more familiar to us as Rugby pundits, but for a good cause they've been persuaded to try their hand at singing!

Jason & Karen Moody and Julie Farrelly & Ian Wallace

Last Monday eighteen orders to repossess houses were granted in the High Court in Dublin, the highest number in a single day so far this year. These are orders granted against ordinary families who, for the most part through no fault of their own find themselves in financial difficulties; Ryan was joined by some of the real people this is happening to.